Space Flight Studies Explore Role of Gravity in Mammalian Development
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Findings from developmental biology studies involving pregnant rats flown on the Space Shuttle are enhancing understanding of the role of gravity in mammalian development. In addition to showing that pregnancy and gestation can withstand the challenge of microgravity, the studies provide the first scientific evidence that early development of the vestibular system—which senses gravity and regulates balance—depends on the stimulus of gravity.
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